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HistoricBF
United States
Приєднався 30 січ 2021
Hey, everybody, it's The Guy in the Orange Hat!
I am a photographer & railfan based in western Pennsylvania. I try not to bore you with stuff you see every day. I typically only post special interest catches: Heritage Units, interesting rolling stock or consists, steam, Maintenance of Way, cool numbers, rail incidents, etc.
As a photographer, there is also some content from shooting my antique 35mm and 120 cameras, as well as darkroom work as well as content focused on my other loves: antique cars, trucks, tractors, and fire engines.
Most of my time is spent on the Norfolk Southern ex PRR Ft Wayne Line from Conway Yard to the Ohio line and the CSX ex P&LE from Monaca to New Castle. I also cover NS Youngstown & Cleveland Lines, CSX ex B&O and Ohio River, Buffalo & Pittsburgh, Canadian National B&LE, and Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with, or employed by, any railroad, subcontractor, governmental agency, or emergency service organization.
I am a photographer & railfan based in western Pennsylvania. I try not to bore you with stuff you see every day. I typically only post special interest catches: Heritage Units, interesting rolling stock or consists, steam, Maintenance of Way, cool numbers, rail incidents, etc.
As a photographer, there is also some content from shooting my antique 35mm and 120 cameras, as well as darkroom work as well as content focused on my other loves: antique cars, trucks, tractors, and fire engines.
Most of my time is spent on the Norfolk Southern ex PRR Ft Wayne Line from Conway Yard to the Ohio line and the CSX ex P&LE from Monaca to New Castle. I also cover NS Youngstown & Cleveland Lines, CSX ex B&O and Ohio River, Buffalo & Pittsburgh, Canadian National B&LE, and Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with, or employed by, any railroad, subcontractor, governmental agency, or emergency service organization.
NS 1137 Breaks Out of Fog at Highland Cut + Horn Salute, Conrail White Ninja on IM & Autorack Mixer
Miserable weather leads to great catches!
I was sick in bed for 2 days, but once I heard Norfolk Southern EMD SD70ACe #1137 was leading Intermodal & Autorack Train NS 22H, I bundled up and headed into the ice and rain for a quick catch.
Now, back in bed and sick as ever I can say...
IT WAS WORTH IT!
I got my favorite EMD busting out of the fog in Highland Cut and barely beat it to Highland Crossing for some great horn action, with a nice salute, before it and GE ES44AC #8140 disappeared back into the mist.
As I followed the transition from IM to Autorack, I barely caught an old style White Ninja from the earlier days of graffiti writer #Jaber.
I took off towards Beaver Falls, on the other side of CP WOOD, and caught the transition again where I got my favorite graffiti tag on a Conrail Quality autorack!
I hope you enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
I was sick in bed for 2 days, but once I heard Norfolk Southern EMD SD70ACe #1137 was leading Intermodal & Autorack Train NS 22H, I bundled up and headed into the ice and rain for a quick catch.
Now, back in bed and sick as ever I can say...
IT WAS WORTH IT!
I got my favorite EMD busting out of the fog in Highland Cut and barely beat it to Highland Crossing for some great horn action, with a nice salute, before it and GE ES44AC #8140 disappeared back into the mist.
As I followed the transition from IM to Autorack, I barely caught an old style White Ninja from the earlier days of graffiti writer #Jaber.
I took off towards Beaver Falls, on the other side of CP WOOD, and caught the transition again where I got my favorite graffiti tag on a Conrail Quality autorack!
I hope you enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
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Відео
NS 1700 EL Heritage SD45 w/ Moving the Weight of the World 4822 on 11K
Переглядів 817 годин тому
Recently, we got a great surprise on the Ft Wayne Line! Most are familiar with the "normal" fleet of Norfolk Southern Heritage Units - the GE ES44AC and EMD SD70ACe locomotives. However, there is one that many aren't familiar with: SD45-2 #1700. Painted in the Erie Lackawanna paint scheme, this ex EL & ex Conrail locomotive doesn't make it west very often. On this night, not only did it come we...
Nickel Plate Road at "The Parking Lot" - CP BRIGHT
Переглядів 25516 годин тому
We made it, but just barely! A friend let us know that Norfolk Southern Heritage Engine #8100, the Nickel Plate Road, had just come through New Galilee. I was at home, and she was in Monaca, unable to come get it. I missed it at Highland but was able to barely beat it to CP WOOD for the full train since I didn't think I'd get ahead of it again. We were updated that it was slowing in Beaver Fall...
Foreign Power on Norfolk Southern 11K - CN, CP, BNSF - 7 Engine Power Move
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Foreign Power on Norfolk Southern 11K - CN, CP, BNSF - 7 Engine Power Move
Same Consist, a Week Apart... WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!
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Same Consist, a Week Apart... WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!
Heritage Twofer! Lackawanna 1074 & Interstate 8105 - Almost Empty IM + Great Manifest Bonus!
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Heritage Twofer! Lackawanna 1074 & Interstate 8105 - Almost Empty IM Great Manifest Bonus!
SD40-2 High Hood Online Powering Ft Wayne Line Train
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SD40-2 High Hood Online Powering Ft Wayne Line Train
2025 Re-Create Photo Challenge - O Gauge Model Trains
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2025 Re-Create Photo Challenge - O Gauge Model Trains
CSX in the Snow! Coke Express at Wampum & West Pittsburgh Creates a Whiteout! +NS & Plow Truck Bonus
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CSX in the Snow! Coke Express at Wampum & West Pittsburgh Creates a Whiteout! NS & Plow Truck Bonus
FAST FREIGHT! KCS Grey Ghost FLIES Thru East Palestine on NS 6K4 Tankers; Local C54 at Industry
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FAST FREIGHT! KCS Grey Ghost FLIES Thru East Palestine on NS 6K4 Tankers; Local C54 at Industry
Rare Daylight Amtrak at Highland Cut! Day One Heritage 301 Floridian AMTK 40 on PRR/Conrail Trackage
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Rare Daylight Amtrak at Highland Cut! Day One Heritage 301 Floridian AMTK 40 on PRR/Conrail Trackage
Trains at Highland Cut with Massive Icicles & Snow
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Trains at Highland Cut with Massive Icicles & Snow
CSX Police Tribute 3194 on Norfolk Southern 6E4 Ethanol Train as Foreign Power
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CSX Police Tribute 3194 on Norfolk Southern 6E4 Ethanol Train as Foreign Power
NS Local C54 Knocks Down 2 Sets of PRR Position Lights on Cleveland Line w/ SD60E & RARE SD40E!
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NS Local C54 Knocks Down 2 Sets of PRR Position Lights on Cleveland Line w/ SD60E & RARE SD40E!
Lackawanna Heritage 1074 + Prime Movers on Flatcar at Highland Cut & GP 38 Bonus!
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Lackawanna Heritage 1074 Prime Movers on Flatcar at Highland Cut & GP 38 Bonus!
High Hood GP38 & SD60E Blast Thru Highland Cut on 7 Engine Power Move
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High Hood GP38 & SD60E Blast Thru Highland Cut on 7 Engine Power Move
NS 1800 and 4000! BOTH Class Leader DC to AC Rebuild Sonic Bonnets in 1 Hour - Blue and Yellow
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NS 1800 and 4000! BOTH Class Leader DC to AC Rebuild Sonic Bonnets in 1 Hour - Blue and Yellow
NS 11K - 7 Engine Foreign Power Move - CN, CP, BNSF Lashup
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NS 11K - 7 Engine Foreign Power Move - CN, CP, BNSF Lashup
Rare! Daylight Amtrak 41 Floridian at Highland
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Rare! Daylight Amtrak 41 Floridian at Highland
KCS, Amtrak MoW Hoppers, Pillsbury Dough Boy, and Tons of Great Graffiti Bring in New Years Day 2025
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KCS, Amtrak MoW Hoppers, Pillsbury Dough Boy, and Tons of Great Graffiti Bring in New Years Day 2025
Starting out 2025 w/ a Stall at Highland Cut? Chase NS 38N With Us and Find Out!
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Starting out 2025 w/ a Stall at Highland Cut? Chase NS 38N With Us and Find Out!
12 EMDs of Christmas - 1232 - Happy New Year!!!
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12 EMDs of Christmas - 1232 - Happy New Year!!!
12 EMDs of Christmas - 1231 - Happy New Years Eve - Chase from CP BRIGHT to CP LUM
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12 EMDs of Christmas - 1231 - Happy New Years Eve - Chase from CP BRIGHT to CP LUM
PRR CPL Knock Down by Massive 6 Engine Coal Empties Train 779 - Position Light Signal Drop!
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PRR CPL Knock Down by Massive 6 Engine Coal Empties Train 779 - Position Light Signal Drop!
12 EMDs of Xmas - 1228 - Stall @ Highland Cut - Heavy Trains Struggle in the Snow for TGITOH's Bday!
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12 EMDs of Xmas - 1228 - Stall @ Highland Cut - Heavy Trains Struggle in the Snow for TGITOH's Bday!
Christmas at Highland Cut in the Snow! John Deere Tractor High & Wide Train
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Christmas at Highland Cut in the Snow! John Deere Tractor High & Wide Train
Double header heritage units… Nice capture !!
I think i watch that train
Always liked this unit !!
Neat to watch! -Jenny
Didn’t get past Your eagle eyes.. Nice !!
The perfect short! Nice work guys! 👍
I thought the New York Central railroad closed down?
Great video and nice catch. I really love railfanning in weird weather like rain snow and fog it makes some really good pictures it rain when I was at conpit one year and my pictures turn out nice
Awesome weather train video. Enjoyed watching another cool capture and have great weekend. Steve
An incredible train spotting video 👍
Those were some wicked cool shots bro.. Killer intermodal too with Trailers in front, JB Hunt ruling the middle and Hub Group dominating the back of the train until the nice Racks showed up to finish off the party !!
The shot looks amazing with the train coming through the fog. Amazing footage guys!! 🙏
The white ninja topped the video off!
Nice
@turkeyburger-j1i Thanks!
Pretty awesome catch, Chad. Is the 4822 the newest HU or 21st? I don’t see it in the NS HU roster.
@@DruSteel69 Thanks! 4822 isn't considered a HU. It is the employee appreciation unit they released last year. It is reportable on the HU app as a "special interest" unit, like the NS First Responders, CSX Fire, Police, & Military, or CP Military units. Technically, 1700 is the 21st NS HU, done in 2015. Originally EL, it was repainted Conrail blue, then NS horse head, before being taken back to EL by the Chattanooga shops. The new TAG unit #4851 is commonly referred to as the 21st, but it's actually 22nd when 1700 is considered.
@ Thank you for taking the time to respond. Great to know. Appreciate it.
Great video and nice catch. I was hoping 1700 erie Lackawanna was going to get dropped in conway for repairs and not go all the way to elkhart. I hope it comes back east and on the conemaugh or if I'm out in homestead that day I really want to catch 1700
@@loganvinkovich1882 Thank you! I hope to get it on its way back through, as well!
That’s a good looking until, now what would you call this, a black Sonic?
@@stretchlimo7275 I typically call it a black bonnet or black sonic bonnet. Technically, according to company releases, it's a "mane," not a "bonnet," but very few refer to it that way. I guess I probably do sometimes because consistency isn't my strength, lol
Wow what a fantastic catch of tgat consist. Enjoyed the video and have a great rest of your day. Steve
@@StormySkyRailProductions Thank you, Steve. Have a great weekend!
@HistoricBF you're very welcome. Thank you and you also.
That Erie Lackawanna was incredible! Awesome catch!
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Thank you!
That was so cool
@@handicappedtraveler Thanks for watching!
Beautiful paint scheme! Love it!! 😊
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Thanks! 4002 & 4004 have a special place in my heart.
Agree with you Twisted, the 2 POVs are awesome!
Cool!
Was that, stretch limo 🤣🤣🤣
@@TriGogglin 🤣🤣🤣
Sweet!
This is sick, I love it! Nice catch Chad. Great eye!
@@Khendo87 Thank you, I was impressed!
Whoever did the graffiti is a true artist! That is really cool! 😊
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains It was awesome!
Must be working on defying gravity again.
🥰🧡😘
Spectacular TEAM work❤️ what a Gem of a find , Her smile says it all🎶🚂
Love that smile when she caught you filming her.😊 Got a soft spot for the old GP units 😊
Love the bonnets! 😊
Nice heart graffiti! 👍
Very cool split view!
That was pretty cool!
You catch those tractors a lot. Awesome!! 👍
Love those old Pennsylvania signals! I have two of my layout definitely need more. Awesome catch!
Awesome angle! Nice catch!
Icicles look so cool hanging! Nice catch!👍
That is so cute Chad! I get it now. 💯😍
❤😊
Great video and nice catch nickel plate road is one of my top favorites ns did a nice job with the paint scheme. I saw it twice on the conemaugh, and railfanning next to a control point is always fun, and seeing the crew members out is also to see
The GP38 was a nice bonus!
Cool!
Nice leader Chad, hopefully some day I will see that one in person! Great chase! (Dave).
Team work makes the dream work! Beautiful Nickel Plate Road Heritage locomotive! 👍
Fantastic, love those signals! (Dave).
Fantastic catch and share! (Dave).
Love those lights!
Those are some cool, glad some are still in use
Historic alright.. Wow !!